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Aberdeen schools report roofing, playground and conservation work completed over the summer
Summary
Facilities director Schnell reported on summer work including completion of Central High's roof by Guaranteed Roofing and Sheet Metal (Sioux Falls), asphalt playground resurfacing at CCL, library and interior renovations, and energy and water savings achieved through EMS programming and irrigation conservation.
Schnell presented the district—s summer projects to the Aberdeen School Board, outlining completed roofing, playground, landscaping and interior work and steps the district took to conserve energy and water.
Schnell said Guaranteed Roofing and Sheet Metal of Sioux Falls completed the second phase of the Central High School roof; the contractor finished work and only a metal parapet cap remained. Schnell described the asphalt playground at CCL as a project that generated many public inquiries; crews finished gravel and planned to pave when weather allowed. Interior projects included cabinetry and renovation of "fax" rooms at Central and Simmons schools; Schnell said the two renovation projects were completed in 48 days from demolition to finish.
Grounds crews planted new landscaping at the Brownhill Activities Complex (Schnell said about 33 aspen). The district used its energy management system to reduce unnecessary lighting and HVAC operation and reported deliberate conservation steps for natural gas and electricity. On irrigation, Schnell said district systems were prepared but not used this summer and provided water-volume context: the city water tower at Northern holds about 600,000 gallons; when Central's irrigation runs during June—August it can empty that tower three times (roughly 1.8 million gallons) and, Schnell said, "throughout the summer, 5,400,000 gallons. That's Central alone." Schnell added the district hires roughly 15—20 additional summer workers for grounds, maintenance and food service work.
Board members asked questions about staffing and budget pressures. One board member warned that a proposed 50% property tax cut under discussion at the state level would have dramatic impacts on the district's operating budget and could force further cost-saving measures. Schnell replied that this summer's work represents preparation for potential future constraints.
